Dan Faires from "Design Star" is one of the contestants in Season 5 of the interior design reality competition series on HGTV. Dan ("Design Star 5") is an independent contractor, who specializes in custom interior and exterior design projects for private clients and boutiques. He is from Springdale, Arkansas, and is 26 years old.
Dan Faires says his love for construction began when he and his father worked on the family's home, a century-old place that needed constant repairs. Dan also found inspiration by frequently watching HGTV and was often eager to try the projects he'd seen. After earning a degree in biology from the University of Arkansas, Dan moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, for a job in medical sales, but his professional plans changed when Hurricane Katrina hit. The destruction of so many homes rekindled his passion for building and he soon left his sales job to join a construction crew. Dan, described as having a warm heart and an easygoing personality, continues to work in construction and design. He defines his style as "rustic" and believes that "design should always incorporate rustic elements because it adds texture and warmth to every space."
Dan Faires says his love for construction began when he and his father worked on the family's home, a century-old place that needed constant repairs. Dan also found inspiration by frequently watching HGTV and was often eager to try the projects he'd seen. After earning a degree in biology from the University of Arkansas, Dan moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, for a job in medical sales, but his professional plans changed when Hurricane Katrina hit. The destruction of so many homes rekindled his passion for building and he soon left his sales job to join a construction crew. Dan, described as having a warm heart and an easygoing personality, continues to work in construction and design. He defines his style as "rustic" and believes that "design should always incorporate rustic elements because it adds texture and warmth to every space."